Layered Composition and Processes for Preparing and Using the Composition - A layered composition which can be used in various processes has been developed. The composition comprises an inner core such as a cordierite core and an outer layer comprising a refractory inorganic oxide, a fibrous component and an inorganic binder. The refractory inorganic oxide layer can be alumina, zirconia, titania, etc. while the fibrous component can be titania fibers, silica fibers, carbon fibers, etc. The inorganic oxide binder can be alumina, silica, zirconia, etc. The layer can also contain catalytic metals such as gold and platinum plus other modifiers. The layered composition is prepared by coating the inner core with a slurry comprising the refractory inorganic oxide, fibrous component, an inorganic binder precursor and an organic binding agent such as polyvinyl alcohol. The composition can be used in various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

2010-04-15

20100089797

Devices And Processes For Deasphalting And/Or Reducing Metals In A Crude Oil With A Desalter Unit - This invention relates to devices and processes for removing asphaltenes and/or metals from crude oil to increase refinery processing of heavy materials. The desalters of this invention reduce and/or remove at least a portion of asphaltenes and/or metals form the crude oil. The separation occurs by mixing water with the crude oil to result in an aqueous phase having water and water soluble salts, an interface phase having asphaltenes and/or metals along with water, and a hydrocarbon phase having desalted, deasphalted and/or reduced metal crude oil.

2010-04-15

20100089798

USE OF SOLIDS BASED ON ZINC FERRITE IN A PROCESS FOR DEEP DESULPHURIZING OXYGEN-CONTAINING FEEDS - The invention concerns a process for desulphurizing a feed comprising oxygen-containing compounds, hydrocarbon-containing compounds and organic sulphur-containing compounds, by capturing sulphur on a capture mass comprising iron oxides or zinc oxides and more than 20% by weight of zinc ferrite. The process is operated in the presence of hydrogen at a temperature in the range 200° C. to 400° C.

2010-04-15

20100089799

USE OF ZINC FERRITE-BASED SOLIDS IN A PROCESS FOR DEEP DESULFURIZATION OF HYDROCARBON FRACTIONS - The invention relates to a process for desulfurization of a non-oxidized hydrocarbon feedstock, comprising organic sulfur compounds, by adsorption, especially chemisorption of sulfur on a composition in bulk form consisting essentially of 70% by weight of zinc ferrite and optionally iron oxides or zinc oxides. The process is performed in the presence of hydrogen at a temperature of between 200° C. and 450° C.

2010-04-15

20100089800

BITUMEN FROTH TREATING PROCESS - A process for treating a bitumen froth containing bitumen, solid mineral material and water, including subjecting a first mixture containing the bitumen froth and a first amount of a paraffinic solvent to first gravity separation, thereby producing a first overflow stream and a first underflow stream, wherein the first gravity separation is performed so that the first underflow stream contains between about 5 percent and about 40 percent by weight of the asphaltenes contained in the first mixture. A second mixture containing the first underflow stream and a second amount of the paraffinic solvent is subjected to second gravity separation in order to recover bitumen from the first underflow stream.

2010-04-15

20100089801

PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF LOW-SPECIFIC-GRAVITY HOLLOW PARTICLES - To enable high-added-value low-specific-gravity hollow particles to be efficiently mass-produced by using, as a raw material, coal ash discharged when coal is combusted; enriching low-specific-gravity hollow particles contained in the raw material coal ash by classification to reduce the weight of the coal ash to be subjected to wet specific gravity separation; subjecting the raw material coal ash which have been reduced in weight to wet specific gravity separation to obtain low-specific-gravity components; and dehydrating and drying the low-specific-gravity components.

2010-04-15

20100089802

Systems & methods for the recovery of lost circulation & similar material - Methods and systems are disclosed employing a quad-tier shale shaker for processing a mixture of drilling fluid and solids which solids include, in one aspect, lost circulation material (and/or material of size similar to the size of the lost circulation material). This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).

2010-04-15

20100089803

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SORTING SPECIMEN - Methods and apparatuses for efficient sorting of specimen include specimen containers, such as vials, positioned in container carriers, such as pucks. The specimen containers contain a specimen that is to be processed through, for example, one or more tests. The specimen containers contain an identifier for the specimen and the container carriers include an identifier, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The identifier of the specimen is associated with the identifier of the container carrier. The container carriers with the specimen containers are then sorted based on the identifier of the container carrier according to the desired processing of the specimen containers.

2010-04-15

20100089804

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A SUBSTANCE OR OBJECT USING A PLURALITY OF EXCITATION VECTORS - The method concerns the identification and/or authenticating of substances or objects with a view, for example, of carrying out sorting of said substances or objects. Its comprises a step of application to the substance or object of a plurality of excitation vectors, a step of detecting the responses to said excitation vectors, and a step of determining at least one piece of information concerning said substance or object.

2010-04-15

20100089805

SNAP-IN WATER SENSOR - An improved water sensor and method for retaining a water sensor to a filter housing are described herein. A snap-fit connection is utilized to secure the water sensor to the filter housing. In one embodiment, the snap-fit connection is achieved using non-metallic components.

Dialysis machine - A disposable cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine has a blood flowpath for carrying a volume of blood to be treated in a dialyseer and a dialysate flowpath, isolated from the blood flowpath, for delivering a flow of dislysate solution through the dialyser. The cartridge is received in an engine section of the machine. The engine section has first and second platens which close when the cartridge is inserted to retain the cartridge. Actuators and sensors arranged on the second platen control operation of the cartridge.

2010-04-15

20100089808

DIGESTER FOR DEGRADATION OF HUMAN WASTE - A digester for degradation of human waste comprising a main tank having biochemical treatment compartment and chemical treatment compartment connected by connecting pipe as a passage for bio-chemically treated waste to chemical treatment compartment; the biochemical treatment compartment has at least one loosely fitted partitioned wall and at least one inlet to receive waste, at least one gas outlet and at least one waste drain pipe to remove sludge; the chemical treatment compartment has discharge means to discharge treated waste and excess of liquid, and float ball assembly to release chemical for chemical treatment.

Water Filtration Apparatus - A water filtration apparatus has at least one tank in fluid communication with a conduit through at least one aperture in a wall. Each tank uses filter blocks to support the filter medium and to direct the filtered water to the conduit via the aperture. An end plate for the filter block is provided, the end plate being adapted to seal against a free end of the filter block. The end plate also provides apertures for fluid flow into and out of the filter block, and a device for receiving a sealant to provide a seal between the end plate and the wall. The end plate improves the installation of the apparatus, and the sealant improves the reliability of the seal round the apertures, which in turn improves the efficiency of a backwash operation used to clean the filter medium.

2010-04-15

20100089811

HPLC preparative column design - The preparative column has an inner thin wall HPLC compatible material tube, packed with absorbent particles, with filters and end fittings of HPLC compatible material at the tube ends. An aluminum outer sleeve tightly overlies and reinforces the inner tube, aluminum end caps overlie the end fittings and are secured to the outer sleeve. End connections in the end fittings allow solvent and sample flow through the packed absorbent. Exterior axial flats on the aluminum sleeve and end caps provide broad contact against flat thermal surfaces of conventional temperature controllers, thereby yielding effective thermal transfer there between. The flats further minimize column rolling on flat level surfaces and provide favorable locations for connection taps for conveying coolant flow through passages formed in the sleeve.

CYLINDRICAL CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY WITH INTERLOCKING WALL PANELS - A fluid (e.g. liquid) treatment cartridge assembly for holding solid (particulate) matter therein for contact with a fluid (e.g. a liquid medium). The cartridge comprises an outer cylindrical housing component, having a first cylindrical axis, and an inner tubular component disposed within the cylindrical housing component. The outer cylindrical housing component includes a plurality of wall panels which are interconnected by slider interlock means disposed and configured such that adjacent wall panels are slide interlocked thereby.

2010-04-15

20100089814

FILTER MODULE - The present invention relates to a filter module comprising a body of wound layers of a sheet material, said body having an inner and an outer peripheral surface delimiting the body with respect to an inner and an outer periphery, respectively, a first and a second end face, a winding axis and a passage extending along the winding axis of said body and in fluid communication with said inner peripheral surface, said sheet material having a plurality of openings formed therein, said openings forming at least two types of channels within the wound layers of sheet material of said body, said channels extending in a direction from the inner peripheral surface to the outer peripheral surface, a first type of channels being in fluid communication with the outer periphery at one end and closed at the other end located towards said inner peripheral surface, a second type of channels being in fluid communication with said inner periphery and said passage at one end and closed at the other end located towards said outer peripheral surface, said channels of the one type being separated from the channels of the other type by portions of sheet material, one of said types of channels being inlet channels communicating with a fluid inlet of said filter module, the other of said types of channels being outlet channels communicating with an outlet of said filter module, said one end of the outlets channels in fluid communication with the inner or outer periphery being covered by a filter material previous to the fluid in radial direction of said body.

2010-04-15

20100089815

Rapid and efficient filtering whole blood in capillary flow device - This invention provides lateral flow filters with pore size gradients and with features to prevent peripheral flows around the filter. The filters can be laminated composites of two or more planar filter layers. Cartridges employing the filters can include a filtration chamber configured to retain the lateral flow filters including a port for sample application and a capillary channel for filtrate egress. The fluid egress port can be positioned to receive filtrate from one filter layer but not another.

2010-04-15

20100089816

LIQUID FILTER APPARATUS - A filter apparatus for filtering material solids from a liquid having a filter belt driven by a pair of belt transport chains and including a purged seal member to limit bypass of unfiltered fluid around the filter belt. The filter apparatus includes a plurality of flight bars configured to float above the filter belt thereby reducing wear. Also included is a webbing layer provided on filter belt outboard portions including holes with grommets configured to engage with the belt transport chains.

2010-04-15

20100089817

HOLLOW FIBER, HOLLOW FIBER BUNDLE, FILTER AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A HOLLOW FIBER OR A HOLLOW FIBER BUNDLE - The present invention relates to a hollow fiber made of a semipermeable membrane material, with the hollow fiber having exactly one restriction over its total length in which the inner diameter of the hollow fiber is reduced with respect to the section or sections of the hollow fiber adjoining the restriction. The present invention further relates to a hollow fiber bundle, to a filter and to a method for the manufacture of a hollow fiber or of a hollow fiber bundle.

PLEATED MULTI-LAYER FILTER MEDIA AND CARTRIDGE - A pleated filter element includes a composite depth filter medium formed into a plurality of pleats. The composite depth filter medium includes a plurality of depth filter media layers. Each of the plurality of depth filter media layers includes adsorber particulate matter. Each of the plurality of depth filter media layers may have a thickness less than about 1300 microns. The plurality of depth filter media layers may have at least 50% by weight of adsorber particulate matter.

2010-04-15

20100089820

DIALYSIS MEMBRANE WITH IMPROVED REMOVAL OF MIDDLE MOLECULES - A hydrophilic semipermeable hollow-fibre membrane for blood treatment, with an integrally asymmetric structure based on a synthetic polymer. The hollow-fibre membrane possesses on its inner surface a separating layer and an adjoining open-pored supporting layer, and has an ultrafiltration rate in albumin solution of 5 to 25 ml/(h·m

2010-04-15

20100089821

DENSITY BAFFLE FOR CLARIFIER TANK - A baffle system in a clarifier tank having a tank bottom, a periphery, a substantially vertical peripheral wall bounding the interior of the tank and an effluent channel includes a plurality of baffles mounted on the clarifier tank. Each baffle has a baffle surface with a lower end and an upper end. The upper end is coupled to a wall of the clarifier tank and the lower end is disposed at a substantially 60° angle away from the side wall of the clarifier tank such that the baffle surface slopes downwardly and away from the side wall.

2010-04-15

20100089822

Micro Gas Attendant System - A lagoon of effluent is stablished, comprising a set of sub-portions at different levels in the lagoon associated with a corresponding set of concentrations of dissolved oxygen, each sub-portion of the lagoon having a different concentration of dissolved oxygen. An incubator comprising a set of sub-portions associated with said set of concentrations of dissolved oxygen is established, each sub-portion of the incubator having a different concentration of dissolved oxygen. A volume of effluent from each sub-portion of the lagoon is transmitted to a corresponding sub-portion of an incubator having a substantially similar concentration of dissolved oxygen as said sub-portion of the lagoon. A first remediated volume of effluent is generated in said corresponding sub-portion of the incubator responsive to proliferating a first microorganism which uses a first compound in said volume of effluent as substrate for growth, the first microorganism enabling a first chemical reaction which alters the first compound.

2010-04-15

20100089823

FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING ELIMINATION OF BIOMASS IN SEWAGE SLUDGE - Already-treated sludge is fed back into incoming sewage, and is effective to supply nutrients needed for the microbiological breakdown of the sludge. The feedback sludge has a solids content of 10% or more, and has been sheared and heated to drive its viscosity down to 10,000 cP or less. In sludge done that way, nutrients are preserved and presented to the sewage to be treated in highly liquidised and solubilised form, whereby the nutrients are very bio-available to the microbes in the sewage. Large improvements in the elimination of biomass can result.

2010-04-15

20100089824

METHODS OF REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF SETTLING AID - The present invention relates to apparatus, methods, and applications for treating wastewater, and more particularly to biological processes for removing pollutants from wastewater. This invention further relates to apparatus and methods for growing microbes on-site at a wastewater treatment facility, and for economically inoculating sufficient microbes to solve various treatment problems rapidly

2010-04-15

20100089825

Systems And Methods For Treatment Of Perchlorate Contaminated Water - The invention provides systems and methods for removing perchlorate from water. The systems comprise reactors comprising biomass for degrading perchlorate, and the operation of the systems can be controlled according to novel logic specifications. Also provided are filters and filtration systems for clearing water in advance of analysis of the concentration of contaminants within the water. The filters comprise a length of tubing configured to generate backpressure at the filter sufficient to facilitate the flow of a water sample through the filter without overpressurization.

2010-04-15

20100089826

METHODS OF REDUCING THE TIME REQUIRED FOR COMING INTO COMPLIANCE - The present invention relates to apparatus, methods, and applications for treating wastewater, and more particularly to biological processes for removing pollutants from wastewater. This invention further relates to apparatus and methods for growing microbes on-site at a wastewater treatment facility, and for economically inoculating sufficient microbes to solve various treatment problems rapidly

MEMBRANE CLEANING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A membrane cleaning apparatus comprising two electrode plates and a filtration unit is provided, wherein the filtration unit is disposed between the electrode plates. The filtration unit comprises a supporting plate and a membrane, and the membrane is disposed on the support plate. This invention can effectively clean the fouling on the membrane by applying an electric field in the membrane region and performing a back flushing process on the membrane. Moreover, a membrane cleaning method is also provided.

2010-04-15

20100089830

VACUUM ENHANCED DIRECT CONTACT MEMBRANE DISTILLATION - The present disclosure provides methods and systems for purifying an impaired liquid. In a particular example, the disclosure provides methods and systems for purifying water containing a solute. A feed stream of solute containing water is introduced in a flow chamber. A permeate stream of water at least substantially free of the solute is placed in the flow chamber. A hydrophobic membrane is placed between the feed stream and the permeate stream. A vacuum is applied to the permeate stream. A vapor pressure differential causes water to vaporize from the feed stream, pass through the hydrophobic membrane, and condense in the permeate stream.

MODIFIED DIAMOND PARTICLE SURFACES AND METHOD - A method for preparing modified diamond particles for use in chromatography where hydroxyl groups at the diamond surfaces are reacted with a reactive molecule to introduce a desired functional group at the diamond surface.

2010-04-15

20100089833

System and Method of Filtering Metalworking Fluid - A system and method of filtering metalworking fluid is disclosed. A particle filter is provided in fluid communication with a sump of machining equipment to filter particles from a metalworking fluid. The metalworking fluid is filtered using the particle filter to remove metal filings and debris from the metalworking fluid. A tramp oil filter is provided in fluid communication with the particle filter to remove tramp oil, wherein the tramp oil filter includes hydrophobic material to absorb oil. The oil-free metalworking fluid may then be re-circulated back to the machining equipment.

2010-04-15

20100089834

METHOD OF DEWATERING GAS HYDRATE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A gas hydrate slurry dewatering apparatus adapted to feed a raw as into a cylindrical main body of dewatering column so gas to attain pressurization and so suction any gas from the interior of a drainage chamber disposed around the cylindrical main body so as to attain depressurization. An internal tube (

OIL DRIER REGENERATOR - A regeneration circuit for the in situ regeneration of an inline adsorbent filter, said filter being part of a normal circuit that is configured to remove one or more contaminant from a fluid circulated through a machine; the regeneration circuit includes a regeneration unit configured to remove one or more contaminant from a contaminated fluid creating a regenerated fluid, such that in operation the regenerated fluid is pumped from the regeneration unit and through the filter extracting the or each contaminant from the filter creating the contaminated fluid, this contaminated fluid then returns to the regeneration unit for contaminant removal, the pressure and flow rate of the regenerated fluid through the filter are maintained at a level that ensures minimal damage to the filter; said machine is isolated from the inline filter during regeneration.

2010-04-15

20100089837

BLOOD PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONFIRMING CIRCUIT CONTINUITY FAILURE THEREOF - A blood processing apparatus in which whether or not circuit components are connected is ascertained, and a method of ascertaining a failure in such circuit connection is provided. By closing a blood return valve, disposed in a blood return passage for returning a blood, processed in a first blood processing unit, to patient's body, blocking a blood circuit including a blood introducing passage, the blood return passage and a delivery passage for delivering unnecessary blood component from the first blood processing unit, driving a first pump in the delivery passage in normal direction, and driving an air pump, fluidly connected with the blood introducing passage and the blood return passage, in reverse direction to discharge air from the circuit to generate negative pressure inside the circuit and the first blood processing unit, connection between the circuit and the first blood processing unit is ascertained.

Device and Process for Improving Mixing In The UV Disinfection of Liquids - A device is proposed for the UV disinfection of liquids in an open or closed channel, having an inflow for the liquid to be disinfected, at least one UV irradiator arranged downstream of the inflow in a main flow direction and also having an outflow arranged downstream of the UV irradiator, in which a mixing device, driven by an electric motor, is arranged between the inflow and the at least one UV irradiator, which mixing device is set up for generating a cross-flow having at least one velocity component transverse to the main flow direction in order to improve mixing of the liquid.

ULTRASONICALLY INDUCED CAVITATION OF FLUOROCHEMICALS - A process is described for the treatment of fluorochemicals in an aqueous environment, the process including the steps of (1) ultrasonically inducing cavitation in an aqueous system at a frequency within the range from about 15 kHz to about 1100 kHz, the aqueous system comprising fluorochemicals; and (2) breaking down the fluorochemicals into constituent components by the application of the cavitation. The ultrasonically induced cavitation is performed at a frequency within the range from greater than 200 kHz to about 1100 kHz. The process can be used to facilitate the degradation of any of a variety of fluorochemicals having a carbon chain length of C

2010-04-15

20100089842

Swimming Pool Skimmer and Debris Cleaning Device - A device for skimming the surface of the water in a swimming pool or the like, in a single, generally sweeping motion and thereby collecting most all of the debris floating on or near the surface of the pool into one spot where it may be lifted and removed from the pool. The system incorporates a long rectangular section of netting that is wound onto a cylindrical reel and contained on a vertically oriented cylindrical axel. The cylindrical axel and reel are mounted by brackets or weights to the side of the pool. The cylindrically wound netting may be drawn out from the fixed cylinder mounted on the side of the pool through a slot in a pivoting debris deflector positioned on the same cylindrical axel. One end of the long rectangular section of netting may be fixed to a second smaller cylinder or pipe which serves to keep the net from being drawn completely into the enclosure comprising the cylindrical reel. A handle may be inserted into the smaller cylinder or pipe to allow the user to withdraw the end of the net from the cylinder and direct the extension of the net out around the edge of the pool in a progressive fashion. As the long rectangular net is extended and the end is carried about the edge of the pool, debris collects to a single point as the end of the net is finally brought back to the fixed cylindrical reel location. The cylindrical device is positioned so as to extend vertically across the horizontal water line in the pool in such a manner that some part of the net extends below the water while some part of the net extends above. The cylindrical reel is preferably spring loaded, such that as the net is withdrawn, spring tension tends to hold and draw the net back as the end progresses about the edge of the pool. Various stops and cleaning mechanisms positioned on the debris deflector component of the cylindrical reel facilitate the collection of debris and prevent the debris from being pulled into the cylindrical reel upon retraction of the net.

2010-04-15

20100089843

DOUBLE FILTRATION BLOOD PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRIMING THEREFOR - To provide a double filtration blood purification apparatus that can be primed while generation of bubbles within each of a separating membrane in both of a blood component separator and a plasma component separator is avoided and also to provide a method of priming such blood purification apparatus. A cleansing liquid introducing passage

2010-04-15

20100089844

REMOVABLE DISPLAY RACK - A removable display rack for items of merchandise includes a U-shaped mounting bracket having a pair of spaced sidewalls and a topwall and is secured to a support structure by tightening thumbscrews which extend through the sidewalls and against the support structure, clamping the display rack firmly to the support structure. Extending vertically from the topwall of the mounting bracket is a square tube with an open end. A round tube extends vertically from a bottom wall of the tray and is inserted into the open end of the square tube. The tube is secured by another thumbscrew extending through the square tube, and clamps the tray at a desired vertical position. Merchandise is placed on the tray and held by sidewalls extending vertically from the bottom wall of the tray. The display rack is easily adjusted by loosening the thumbscrews and repositioning the rack vertically and horizontally on the support structure.

2010-04-15

20100089845

STORAGE DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - The invention refers to a storage device for vehicles, goods or the like with several storage spaces. At least one storage space is located on a lifting or lowering platform. The platform is guided on one or more static pillars, and a motion drive is provided for the platform. The motion drive comprises a moving rod with a traction turning device. Furthermore the motion drive comprises a traction mechanism, and one end of the traction mechanism engages at the platform.

ADJUSTABLE DEPTH MERCHANDISING APPARATUS - An adjustable depth merchandising apparatus includes an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof. An adjustable divider system is selectively connected to the mounting member. The divider system includes a first divider portion and a second divider portion. Each portion contains connecting elements, which selectively engage each other to operatively connect the first divider portion to the second divider portion, thereby enabling the divider system to be employed on associated shelves of varying depths. A trackless pusher system is selectively received on the mounting member. The pusher system includes a mounting clip engaging the mounting member, a coil spring connected to the mounting clip and a pusher body slidably mounted in relation to the mounting member, wherein the coil spring is supported by the pusher body and connects the pusher body to the mounting clip. Both the divider system and the pusher system have a length which can be adjusted, thereby enabling the two systems to be employed on associated shelves of varying depths.

2010-04-15

20100089848

SPICE RACK FOR MINI SPICE CONTAINERS - A spice rack is provided for mini spice containers. The rack includes a spindle with a rotatable carriage having multiple rows of container compartments. Each compartment is adapted to hold a single spice container. In one embodiment the rows are offset with respect to one another, so that a person can easily grasp the top and bottom of a container for removal from the compartments, with the upper edges of each row of compartments supporting the containers in the next vertically adjacent row of compartments. In a second embodiment, the compartment is shorter than the container so that a person can grip the upper end of the container for removal from the compartment. The containers snap fit into the opening between the resilient side walls of the compartments.

2010-04-15

20100089849

HOCKEY STICK CARRYING APPARATUS - A clamp device for holding sports equipment, and particularly hockey sticks having an elongated shaft portion, is provided. The clamp device a support surface adapted to receive the elongated portion thereon and first and second clamp portions extending from the support surface and arranged in spaced relation, and otherwise sized and dimensioned to receive the elongated portion in a friction fit relationship between the first and second clamp portions. An apparatus for holding a plurality of hockey sticks is also provided. The apparatus has mounted on a base surface thereof a plurality of clamp devices.

2010-04-15

20100089850

Rack modules - Various aspects include a rack module comprising a side including one or more receptacles. A receptacle may include a contact surface shaped to receive a container. A rack module may include one or more engagement features operable to removably attach the rack module to another rack module having complementary engagement features. The other rack module may also have a side including one or more receptacles, and the attached rack modules may commonly orient their respective receptacles such that the containers received therein may be used.

2010-04-15

20100089851

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HANDLING MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES - Handling devices and methods for handling microelectronic assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a frame includes a first end portion, a second end portion that is spaced along a longitudinal axis from the first end portion, a first side portion that couples the first and second end portions, and a second side portion that couples the first and second end portions and is spaced along a lateral axis from the first side portion. An insert is releasably disposed on the frame and includes a plurality of pockets, with individual pockets positioned to releasably receive a respective one of the microelectronic assemblies. A retainer is positioned to secure and release the insert with respect to the frame.

2010-04-15

20100089852

COMBINATION STORAGE RACK - A combination storage rack includes multiple upright supports each having two parallel bamboo slats and multiple spacer blocks fixedly connected between the bamboo slats at different elevations, conical locating members each formed of two symmetrical halves and respectively fastened to the upright supports and supported on the spacer blocks, and rack panels horizontally fastened to the upright supports at different elevations, each rack panel having multiple tapered through holes for the passing of the upright supports and for engagement with the conical locating blocks at the upright supports.

2010-04-15

20100089853

SLIDE RAIL STRUCTURE - A slide rail structure disposed between a chassis and a rack is provided. The slide rail structure includes a first slide rail, a slider, a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first slide rail is fixed on the rack. The slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The first connecting part is suitable for fixing on the chassis. The second connecting part is disposed on the slider and slidably connected to the first connecting part. The chassis slides on the first slide rail through the slider, the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

Rig supply handler - A method of controlling a crane and a manipulator including determining the relative motion between a first platform including the crane and a second platform, determining the current position of the manipulator, and repositioning the manipulator to compensate for the relative motion between the first platform and the second platform and in accordance with operator commands.

2010-04-15

20100089856

Jar - A new jar has (among other features) at least two chambers separated by a fixed partition. Each chamber is at least as broad as it is deep and has an opening through which food that is dipped from the chamber can be removed. The two openings of the chambers face in opposite directions. And a lid covers each opening.

2010-04-15

20100089857

Jar - A new jar has (among other features) at least two chambers separated by a fixed partition. Each chamber is at least as broad as it is deep and has opening through which food that is dipped from the chamber can be removed. The two openings of the chambers face as opposite directions. And a lid covers each opening.

2010-04-15

20100089858

CONVERTIBLE BABY FEEDING BOTTLE FOR USE WITH OR WITHOUT A DISPOSABLE BAG - A baby feeding bottle which is capable of being used either with or without a disposable bag, has a hollow cylindrical elongated body that defines an inner chamber and a circular opening at each end. A first cap is provided which includes a nipple which is capable of covering one opening at an end of the cylindrical body by being twisted onto the elongated body. A second cap is provided which is capable of being twisted onto the other end of the elongated body for forming a leak resistant covering with the other opening.

2010-04-15

20100089859

Narrow Neck Glass Container with Integral Embossments and Method of Manufacture - A narrow neck glass container includes a container body and a container neck finish. The container neck finish has an external closure attachment diameter of not more than 36 mm, and the container body has at least one internal embossment of predetermined geometry. The at least one internal embossment preferably comprises a plurality of internal embossments in a geometric pattern.

2010-04-15

20100089860

NUTRITIVE SUBSTANCE DELIVERY CONTAINER - The invention comprises a novel apparatus for delivering a nutritive substance comprising a container body having a base at one end thereof, an upper portion adapted for removable receipt of a closure, the upper portion defining an opening therein, and a chamber defined by the container body, the chamber being in fluid communication with the upper portion opening. A seal is bonded across the upper portion opening of the container and is adapted to provide an airtight seal across the opening. A closure is removably coupled to the container upper portion. A nutritive substance is coated onto an element selected from the group consisting of an inner surface of the container upper portion, the closure, an insert positioned above the seal, and combinations thereof. The seal prevents contact between the nutritive substance and the contents of the container until the seal is removed or pierced.

Closure to be pressed and latched onto a container - Based on an objective of configuring and refining a closure in such a way that a stopper accommodated in the cap is secured therein so that it cannot fall out and so that it can be cleaned or sterilized without any problem together with the container, with the substance contained therein and with the cap, a closure for a container, includes a cap, the cap forming an interior space into which a stopper can be inserted in the axial direction in order to seal the container, and the cap having holding members that protrude into the interior space, is characterized in that the holding members latch the stopper in such a way that the latter is affixed in a prescribed position in the axial direction.

2010-04-15

20100089863

PLASTIC BOTTLE WITH A MOUTH - To provide a plastic bottle whose weight can be reduced without sacrificing strength of a bottle mouth, the plastic bottle is provided with a bottle mouth having a circumferential wall, including a threaded section formed on an outer circumferential surface of the circumferential wall, a support ring protruding from the outer circumferential surface below the threaded section, and punched sections formed on the circumferential wall.

Synthetic resin bottle - The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to design a bottle shape that improves the bottle rigidity and strength in the lateral direction, without increasing the cost of material required to thicken the bottle wall. The object of this invention is to provide a synthetic resin bottle at a low cost in such a way that the bottles can be used smoothly on the carrier line, in the vending machines, and in storage on the stacks with no deformation, and are capable of performing a vacuum-absorbing function enough to be used in hot filling. Multiple pillar sections in a projected strip-like shape are disposed on the body of a synthetic resin bottle, wherein the pillar sections are inclined spirally at a uniform angle of gradient (α) relative to central axis of the bottle and disposed in parallel to one another, so that the cylindrical body wall is prevented from being deformed by the pressure force that acts in a lateral direction.

FERROELECTRIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a ferroelectric recording medium and a method of manufacturing the same. The ferroelectric recording medium includes a substrate, a plurality of supporting layers which are formed on the substrate, each of the supporting layers having at least two lateral surfaces; and data recording layers formed on the lateral surfaces of the supporting layers. First and second data recording layers may be respectively disposed on two facing lateral surfaces of each of the supporting layers. The supporting layers may be polygonal pillars having at least three lateral surfaces. A plurality of the supporting layers can be disposed at uniform intervals in a two-dimensional array.

2010-04-15

20100089868

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENT HAVING A FILLER LAYER AND A MASKING LAYER - A method for producing a micromechanical component is proposed, a trench structure being substantially completely filled up by a first filler layer, and a first mask layer being applied on the first filler layer, on which in turn a second filler layer and a second mask layer are applied. A micromechanical component is also proposed, the first filler layer filling up the trench structure of the micromechanical component and at the same time forming a movable sensor structure.

2010-04-15

20100089869

NANOMANUFACTURING DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices for performing nanofabrication are provided which provide small volume reaction space and high reaction versatility. A device may include a reaction chamber adapted for nanoscale modification of a substrate and vacuum conditions; a scanning probe tip assembly enclosed within the reaction chamber; a first port coupled to the reaction chamber for delivering a gas; a second port coupled to the reaction chamber for applying a vacuum; and a substrate assembly insertedly mounted to the reaction chamber. The reaction chamber may include a body having one or more flexible walls and one or more supports to prevent the reaction chamber from collapsing under a vacuum. The device may further include an electrical conduit for coupling the tips of the scanning probe tip assembly to electrical components outside the reaction chamber. Also provided are apparatuses incorporating the devices and methods of using the devices and apparatuses.

PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS, PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Provided is a plasma processing apparatus including a processing vessel accommodating a target object; a microwave generator configured to generate a microwave; a waveguide configured to induce the microwave to the processing vessel; a planar antenna having a plurality of microwave radiation holes through which the microwave induced to the waveguide is radiated toward the processing vessel; a microwave transmission plate configured to serve as a ceiling wall of the processing vessel and transmit the microwave passed from the microwave radiation holes of the planar antenna; a processing gas inlet unit configured to introduce a processing gas into the processing vessel; and a magnetic field generating unit positioned above the planar antenna and configured to generate a magnetic field within the processing vessel and control a property of plasma of the processing gas by the magnetic field, the plasma being generated by the microwave within the processing vessel.

2010-04-15

20100089872

ETCHING LIQUID FOR CONDUCTIVE POLYMER, AND METHOD FOR PATTERNING CONDUCTIVE POLYMER - The object is to provide an etching liquid for a conductive polymer having excellent etching capability toward a conductive polymer, and a method for patterning a conductive polymer employing the etching liquid for a conductive polymer. The conductive etching liquid of the present invention is selected from the group consisting of (1) an etching liquid comprising greater than 0.5 wt % but no greater than 70 wt % of (NH

2010-04-15

20100089873

ENHANCED METAL WICKING SURFACE - A method of producing a metal structure with a grooved wicking surface is provided. An aluminum alloy is provided that is thermomechanically processed to produce grain size and shape suitable for wicking. Then, the alloy is heat treated to produce a continuous etchable phase on the grain boundaries. The alloy is then etched with a solvent that dissolves the continuous etchable phase on the grain boundaries to produce the metal structure with a grooved wicking surface. In addition, the method of producing a laminate metal structure with a grooved wicking surface is provided. The laminate is provided with at least a top layer and a bottom layer where the top layer and bottom layer are made of an aluminum alloy. The laminate is thermomechanically processed to produce grain size and shape spanning the entire depth of the top layer suitable for wicking. Then, the laminate is heat treated to produce a continuous etchable phase on the grain boundaries within the top layer. The laminate is then etched with a solvent that dissolves the continuous etchable phase on the grain boundaries of the top layer to produce the metal structure with a grooved wicking surface where the grooves have a depth equal to the thickness of the top layer where the bottom layer is substantially free of the etchable phase on the grain boundaries.

2010-04-15

20100089874

SWITCHGEAR - A switchgear is provided with interlocks that enhances safety and reliability. On a front face panel, a single line connection diagram, an indicator showing state of ON, OFF and disconnection, another indicator showing a state of an grounding switch, a selection mechanism for selecting manipulation of circuit break, disconnection and grounding, push button switches and for closing and opening a circuit breaker, a manipulation handle insertion hole for disconnecting and a manipulation handle insertion hole for grounding are provided. Depending on positions of a manipulation pin

EDM SPINDLE ASSEMBLY WITH FLUID SEAL - An EDM spindle assembly is provided comprising a pull stud, an electrode holder, a fluid seal, and a seal holder. The electrode holder comprises a tail end, a nose end, and an electrode accommodating passage. A counter bore comprising a threaded inside diameter is formed in the tail end of the electrode holder. The seal holder comprises a threaded outside diameter, a tail end, a nose end, and an electrode accommodating passage. The seal accommodating space is formed in the tail end of the seal holder. The threaded outside diameter of the seal holder is suitable for threaded engagement with the threaded inside diameter of the counter bore. The pull stud comprises a threaded outside diameter, a tail end, a nose end, and an electrode accommodating passage. The threaded outside diameter of the pull stud is suitable for threaded engagement with the threaded inside diameter of the counter bore. The threaded inside diameter of the counter bore in the electrode holder comprises a longitudinal threading dimension that is sufficient to accommodate the entire longitudinal threaded outside diameter of the seal holder and a significant portion of the longitudinal threaded outside diameter of the pull stud, with the fluid seal positioned in the seal accommodating space.

2010-04-15

20100089877

WELDING METHOD USING WELDING MATERIAL HAVING LOW TRANSFORMATION TEMPERATURE - An arc welding method using a welding material having a low transformation temperature, characterized in that it is carried out by the use of a shielding gas consisting of a rare gas alone or a mixed gas of a rare gas and a small amount of an oxygen gas; and an additional welding method using a welding material having a low transformation temperature, characterized in that it is carried out while moving a weld line in the form of a straight line. The former method allows the enhancement of a Charpy value in combination with improved fatigue strength, and the latter allows the experience of heat history of the material having a low transformation temperature to be suppressed, resulting in the prevention of weld crack in combination with an improved fatigue strength.

Method of bonding a member to a support by addition of material, and device for arranging two elements, one on the other - A method having a step of heating a mass forming a braze. Before the heating step, the method includes steps of arranging the mass and the member on the support. In particular, it includes a step of positioning the mass on the support and a step of applying a first compressive force on the mass so as to compress said mass against the support, the intensity of the first force increasing up to a predetermined first value chosen so as to flatten the mass. Next, the method includes a step of positioning the member on the flattened mass and a step of applying a second compressive force to the member so as to compress said member against the flattened mass and the support, the intensity of the second force increasing up to a second predefined value, the second predefined value being lower than the first predefined value.

2010-04-15

20100089880

LASER MACHINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH DEBRIS EXTRACTION - Laser machining systems and methods may include debris removal systems to remove debris generated by the machining process and/or outgassing or filtration systems to remove harmful gases and filter and recycle air within the system. The laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost.

2010-04-15

20100089881

SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE PROCESSING USING MULTIPLE LATERALLY SPACED LASER BEAM SPOTS DELIVERING MULTIPLE BLOWS - Methods and systems process a semiconductor substrate having a plurality of structures to be selectively irradiated with multiple laser beams. The structures are arranged in a plurality of substantially parallel rows extending in a generally lengthwise direction. The method generates a first laser beam that propagates along a first laser beam axis that intersects a first target location on or within the semiconductor substrate. The method also generates a second laser beam that propagates along a second laser beam axis that intersects a second target location on or within the semiconductor substrate. The second target location is offset from the first target location in a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the rows by some amount such that, when the first target location is a structure on a first row of structures, the second target location is a structure or between two adjacent structures on a second row distinct from the first row. The method moves the semiconductor substrate relative to the first and second laser axes in a direction approximately parallel to the rows of structures, so as to pass the first target location along the first row to irradiate for a first time selected structures in the first row, and so as to simultaneously pass the second target location along the second row to irradiate for a second time structures previously irradiated by the first laser beam during a previous pass of the first target location along the second row.

2010-04-15

20100089882

HIGH SPEED LASER SCRIBING METHOD OF FRAGILE MATERIAL - In a method for scribing fragile material, a laser beam is irradiated onto a work plate of the fragile material. The work plate is heated by absorption of the irradiated laser beam and generating thermal stress by the heating. The laser beam is formed by a plurality of laser beam groups arranged along a beam scanning direction on a same line, and the plurality of laser beam groups are divided into two groups. One takes charge of initial heating and rising up temperature of the work plate, and another takes charge of temperature holding of the work plate. The laser beam intensity corresponding to each of the laser beam groups is adjusted so as to obtain optimum values.

2010-04-15

20100089883

WORKPIECE SPLITTING METHOD AND OBJECT PRODUCING METHOD - A workpiece splitting method includes mounting a protection sheet on a first surface of a workpiece to transmit a first laser beam through the sheet and protect the first surface; forming a modified region by multiple photon absorption inside the workpiece by concentrating, inside the workpiece, the first laser beam applied to the workpiece from a first surface side of the workpiece and transmitted through the protection sheet; and removing, from the first surface, a part of the protection sheet positioned on a line of intersection between the first surface and a splitting plane formed on the workpiece when splitting the workpiece at a portion where the modified region is formed, so as to split the workpiece at the modified region-formed portion.

2010-04-15

20100089884

LASER MACHINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH MOVING LASER SCANNING STAGE(S) PROVIDING FORCE CANCELLATION - Laser machining systems and methods may use one or more moving laser scanning stages with force cancellation. The force cancellation is provided by moving masses linearly with equal and opposition motion. One or more of the masses may be a laser scanning stage. The laser machining systems may be used to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost.

2010-04-15

20100089885

LASER MACHINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH MULTIPLE BEAMLET LASER BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Multiple beamlet laser beam delivery systems and methods may be used in laser machining systems and methods to machine multiple regions on a workpiece simultaneously. One embodiment of a laser machining system and method may be used, for example, to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost. The multiple beam delivery systems may be movable to scribe multiple lines simultaneously in the workpiece.

2010-04-15

20100089886

LASER MACHINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH VISION CORRECTION AND/OR TRACKING - Vision correction and tracking systems may be used in laser machining systems and methods to improve the accuracy of the machining. The laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost. The vision correction and/or tracking systems may be used to provide scribe line alignment and uniformity based on detected parameters of the scribe lines and/or changes in the workpiece.

Apparatuses and methods for welding and for improving fatigue life of a welded joint - A method for welding an edge of a first member to a side surface of a second member is provided. The first member and the second member are joined to one another at a joint. The method includes beveling an edge of the first member. The method also includes positioning the edge of the first member proximate the side surface of the second member. The method further includes supplying welding material via a welding wire along the edge of the first member to create a joint between the first and second members. Supplying welding material includes controlling a feed rate of the welding wire, such that a weld bead formed at the joint defines a concave cross-section.

2010-04-15

20100089889

Method And Apparatus For Controlling A Welding System - A method and apparatus for welding includes one or more of a welding type power source, a feedback circuit, a wire feeder and a controller. The controller preferably has an eta control circuit responsive to the feedback.

2010-04-15

20100089890

Wire Feeder - A wire feeder for laser welding is provided, comprising a body having a first end and a second end, and a longitudinal passageway extending from the second end to the first end, wherein the passageway is sized to permit passage of a wire therethrough. A wire feeding tube is connected to the first end of the body and in communication with the passageway, and a wire holder is connected to the second end of the body, wherein the wire holder contains a supply of wire. A feeding device is mounted on the body and in communication with the passageway, wherein the feeding device is adapted to urge the wire through the wire feeding tube. The wire feeder may be used for a variety of intricate welding operations, but is particularly suited for laser welding in the jewelry field.

2010-04-15

20100089891

METHOD OF PREPARING AN ANTENNA - A method for manufacturing wireless communication devices for use in tracking or identifying other items comprises a number of cutting techniques that allow the size of the antenna for the wireless communication device. Further, the chip for the wireless communication device is nested so as to be flush with the surface of the substrate of the wireless communication device. Rollers cut the tabs that form the antenna elements. In a first embodiment, a plurality of rollers are used, each one effecting a different cut whose position may be phased so as to shorten or lengthen the antenna element. In a second embodiment, the rollers are independently positionable to shorten or lengthen the antenna element.

Heating Apparatus - The present invention is embodied in a heating apparatus having a removable vehicle seat cover having a back portion and a seat portion with at least one electrical heating element affixed to the removable vehicle seat cover. A power cord is included having a vehicle coupler releasably connectable to a vehicle power supply and at least one controller connector for releasable electrical connection to the at least one electrical heating element. A bilaterally accessible power coupler is located along at least one side of the removable vehicle seat cover and is connected in circuit with the at least one heating element. The bilaterally accessible power coupler and the at least one controller connector are formed complementary to create an electrical connection; and, when the removable vehicle seat cover is installed over a vehicle seat, the bilaterally accessible power coupler is located outside regions of the removable vehicle seat cover typically in contact with a torso and legs of an individual seated in the vehicle seat.

2010-04-15

20100089895

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ELECTRONICS TRAY - Apparatus for housing electronic components comprising a heated enclosure comprising a bottom, a top, three sides, a substantially open front and a heating element for transmitting heat to enclosure surfaces. Perforations are located in the heated enclosure to facilitate the passage of air from one side of the heated enclosure to the other. A plenum is connected to the perforations, the plenum being configured to transmit air between the outside and inside of the heated enclosure. Completing the apparatus as control electronics comprising a power source and temperature monitoring and feedback circuitry, and insulation covering a heated portion of the heated enclosure.